Working with a highly talented team at Ironhead Studios A.J. Catalano was instrumental in the implementation of lighting effects and electronic function to the helmets of this highly anticipated film.
As seen in this promotional image to the left the character "CLU" (in orange) was a particularly high tech costume piece. If you notice the triangle window on the face above the orange "V". This was the only open space used for viewing which held a miniature color camera which transmitted via cable to small video monitor glasses worn by the actor inside the helmet. This, with the array of lights, ventilation fans and regulated battery power supply proved challenging to fit comfortably inside the limited space.
All helmets lighting operate on remote radio control.